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Ashy's Oathbound Campaign, IC [ARCHIVED]
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Voadam
Legend
While their hosts attention is drawn to Kiera, Kyron catches Julian's eye, flicks his gaze towards their hosts and back to Julian with a questioning look. Kyron hopes the paladin will catch his meaning.
Kyron attempts to not show his dismay at their leader's lack of discretion on their mission when Kiera starts talking about how and why they are here and resigns himself to the existing situation. Kyron had hoped to start out by gaining a fuller grasp on the lore of this world and its dark powers before the group drew any attention to itself, but now that was in part up to the discretion of these strangers as well. Oh well, if they were revealed earlier rather than later to what the Pelorian church called the Enemy it did not change Kyron's duty as a lightbringer of the enlightened order, he would war on supernatural evil wherever he found it.
Kyron attempts to not show his dismay at their leader's lack of discretion on their mission when Kiera starts talking about how and why they are here and resigns himself to the existing situation. Kyron had hoped to start out by gaining a fuller grasp on the lore of this world and its dark powers before the group drew any attention to itself, but now that was in part up to the discretion of these strangers as well. Oh well, if they were revealed earlier rather than later to what the Pelorian church called the Enemy it did not change Kyron's duty as a lightbringer of the enlightened order, he would war on supernatural evil wherever he found it.
Ashy
First Post
As Kiera finishes speaking, Isror tugs at his chin whiskers thoughtfully. Finally, after a long time, he speaks. "This is, highly unusual, ta say th' least. I've ne're known anyone or anyone tha' knew of anyone who made such a claim...and if it's one thing that ya can bet on here is that there'll always be a bigger an' better story just around th' bend, what wit' th' Flock pullin' in folk from all over th' cosmos."
The ram-man pauses for a moment and clucks his tongue before continuing, "But if it be yar goal to dethrone th' Flock - well, this...this just ain't ne're been though of before. I mean sure - every once an' a while some powerful so-an'-so'll try and take out one of 'em, but no one has ever thought of takin' out th' lot!" The incredulousness of this concept is apparent in the tone of his voice, and is mirrored in both his, and his companions' faces.
The ram-man pauses for a moment and clucks his tongue before continuing, "But if it be yar goal to dethrone th' Flock - well, this...this just ain't ne're been though of before. I mean sure - every once an' a while some powerful so-an'-so'll try and take out one of 'em, but no one has ever thought of takin' out th' lot!" The incredulousness of this concept is apparent in the tone of his voice, and is mirrored in both his, and his companions' faces.
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deadestdai
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Eyes peering over his bowl and darting to each person's direction as they speak, Baja spoons the remains of his third bowlfull of stew-stuff. Stuffing a final hunk of bread into his large mouth, he swallows, belches loudly and smiles contentedly.
Stew was good! Stories were good too. Make me sleepy though. The half-orc leans against the wall and closes his eyes, muttering Me jus' here to bash fings and bad peoples...... Not really care..... 'shla.... bershteppp...... and suprisingly soft snoring follows.
Stew was good! Stories were good too. Make me sleepy though. The half-orc leans against the wall and closes his eyes, muttering Me jus' here to bash fings and bad peoples...... Not really care..... 'shla.... bershteppp...... and suprisingly soft snoring follows.
hafrogman
Adventurer
Tristan chuckles softly at Baja's behavior and smiles indulgently at the half-orc. Then he turns more serious and faces back towards Isror, speaking quietly.
"I'm not sure the idea is to try and defeat this 'flock' in direct combat, even if they can indeed be killed in a conventional sense. You mentioned them changing incarnations throughout time. What would stop new incarnations from stepping in to fill the voids created by this flock's defeat? What we need is to find some way of destroying the system that keeps this place running. That means going up against whoever is in control of it certainly, but that conflict is not the entirity of our mission."
"I'm not sure the idea is to try and defeat this 'flock' in direct combat, even if they can indeed be killed in a conventional sense. You mentioned them changing incarnations throughout time. What would stop new incarnations from stepping in to fill the voids created by this flock's defeat? What we need is to find some way of destroying the system that keeps this place running. That means going up against whoever is in control of it certainly, but that conflict is not the entirity of our mission."
Ashy
First Post
Qyt'tyl gets up and moves Baja gently, placing a rolled up blanket under his head and another two over his large form. As you watch the motherly actions of the large mantis-creature, you begin to get the idea that it is female, which strikes you odd, that you did not realize this before.
Isror's furry brows furrow as Tristan speaks, "Well, if that be yar plan, then ya've got even more work cut out for ya than I can even wrap my brain around! You seeds shure have high hopes!" The ram-man shakes his horned head, as if in disbelief ashe takes a bite of stew and bread. Talking around the food, he continues, "Sounds ta me like ya need to ask someone wit' more knowledge on th' subject than me - Penance might be a good place ta start..." Yarish nods his small, blonde head at this comment...
Isror's furry brows furrow as Tristan speaks, "Well, if that be yar plan, then ya've got even more work cut out for ya than I can even wrap my brain around! You seeds shure have high hopes!" The ram-man shakes his horned head, as if in disbelief ashe takes a bite of stew and bread. Talking around the food, he continues, "Sounds ta me like ya need to ask someone wit' more knowledge on th' subject than me - Penance might be a good place ta start..." Yarish nods his small, blonde head at this comment...
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Voadam
Legend
"Well then let me bring the conversation around to the opposite point of view, from the ground up rather than the top down cosmology of the flock.
Who are the powers of the region that we are likely to meet and what can you tell us of them? You mentioned the asherake and we know he sends out military strike forces in airships. You also mentioned another who he attacked, as well as a port city and a place called Penance."
Who are the powers of the region that we are likely to meet and what can you tell us of them? You mentioned the asherake and we know he sends out military strike forces in airships. You also mentioned another who he attacked, as well as a port city and a place called Penance."
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ferretguy
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As their guests speak, Julian is a little surprized at their willingness to be helpful, after all the way this world was described he thought it one of constant conflict with beings always trying to come out on top...
Catching Kyrons glance, as their leader speaks of their mission with possible goals, Julian agrees mentally that these folks should at least be checked for evil intent...who knows what this world may hide in pleasant guises. Even though in his heart he feels that these beings, dispite their strange appearance, may wind up being some of their strongest allies in days to come
He closes his eyes, soup temporarily forgotten, tries to sense the true alliances these new aquantances may have...
OOC: just to be sure Detect Evil....
Catching Kyrons glance, as their leader speaks of their mission with possible goals, Julian agrees mentally that these folks should at least be checked for evil intent...who knows what this world may hide in pleasant guises. Even though in his heart he feels that these beings, dispite their strange appearance, may wind up being some of their strongest allies in days to come
He closes his eyes, soup temporarily forgotten, tries to sense the true alliances these new aquantances may have...
OOC: just to be sure Detect Evil....
Voadam
Legend
Kyron muses about the qualities of their "leaders". It was understandable that the church would appoint one of their own as leader of the mission, but the Xeph! "He's a brilliant psion!" they said and it was true he held true mastery of his mind magery, but he was raw and inexperienced, not yet fully suited to the true war against Evil. The luminous sighed inwardly, although trying not to show any outward signs of his dismay at their group's leaders. Why the church chose to pass over Tristan, an experienced campaigner, for the lieutenant position was beyond him. Tristan had admirably stood up to spire's inhabitants and shown steadiness in the face of fire. For the most part sticking to an established chain of command was superior to trying to switch mid-campaign so Kyron kept his opinions on this matter to himself.
